Dearest Enemy by Fox B. Holden
Dearest Enemy is a historical fiction novel set in the early days of the American Revolution. It follows the story of two young women, Abigail and Sarah, who are on opposite sides of the conflict. Abigail is a loyalist, while Sarah is a patriot. Despite their differences, the two become close friends and must navigate the tumultuous times of the war together. The novel follows Abigail and Sarah as they struggle to find their place in a world that is rapidly changing. They must make difficult decisions about loyalty, love, and family, all while trying to stay true to their beliefs. Along the way, they discover that friendship can transcend even the most bitter of enemies.
By Fox B. Holden · First published 1956 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 6,805 words
First lines
"Well trained actors are taught the old tradition that the show must go on. But what's the point of it all when your audience is very, very dead?"
From somewhere there was a buzzing sound. It kept repeating. The gentle throb of it vibrated his eardrums; the vibrations registered somewhere at the bottom edges of his brain. Buzzzz. Insistently, like a wasp. Like a trapped wasp. But there were no wasps in the streamlined metal shell of Vanguard-I.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fox B. Holden
- Date: 1956 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure
- Length: 6,805 words
- Structure: 1 section, 217 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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